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Although more than 90 percent of coconut oil is from bad-for-the-heart saturated fat, the oil has a strange effect of boosting levels of "good" HDL cholesterol in the bloodstream and can be enjoyed in moderation, according to Harvard Health Publications.
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If you want a healthy replacement for greasy, salty potato chips, popcorn is a good option. A quarter cup of kernels pops into a large bowl of popcorn with just over 200 calories. Skip the drizzle of melted butter though, or you'll negate the health benefits of air-popped popcorn.
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Peruse the health food aisle of any grocery store or pharmacy: Your senses will be assaulted with brightly packaged, attractively named "energy bars." Among the competitors is a company called Clif Bar, Inc. -- a family-owned business that was founded to produce nutritious bars for athletes and active individuals.
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Pull back fibrous green husks and sink your teeth into the rows of plump, sweet kernels: Corn on the cob is a taste of summer. You can enjoy the sweet grain guilt-free. It's low-calorie, low-fat, free of sodium and cholesterol and a good source of vitamin C.
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